Rosemead in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Siege Mortar

— Savannah Memorial Park —

Photographed By J. J. Prats, December 1, 2018

1. Siege Mortar Marker

Inscription. Donated by the United Veterans of the Republic to El Monte Cemetery on July 2, 1929 during the Patriotic 4th of July Program, in tribute to the war veterans buried there, The 7-inch trench siege mortar was obtained from Benica Arsenal. It was manufactured in 1898 at the Watervlet Arsenal in New York. The arsenal established in 1813 to support the war of 1812.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical date for this entry is July 2, 1929.

Location. 34° 4.906′ N, 118° 4.047′ W. Marker is in Rosemead, California, in Los Angeles County. Marker can be reached from Valley Boulevard near Loma Avenue. It is in the Savannah Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9263 Valley Blvd, Rosemead CA 91770, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. James E. Henry (here, next to this marker); Grant P. Cuddeback (a few steps from this marker); Nicholas Smith (a few steps from this marker); John Cleminson (within shouting distance of this marker); Ira Thompson (within shouting distance of this marker); John Holt (within shouting distance of this marker); James Divine Durfee (within shouting distance of this marker); Mary Alice Rogers (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rosemead.

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Siege Mortar and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, December 1, 2018

2. Siege Mortar and Marker

Marker is between the rose bush and the mortar.

Siege Mortar and Flag Pole at Savannah Memorial Park, Rosemead, Ca. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, December 1, 2018

3. Siege Mortar and Flag Pole at Savannah Memorial Park, Rosemead, Ca.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 188 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 31, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.